Surrey · England
Funeral Wake Catering for Abinger Hammer
Slow-roasted, carved in front of you and served hot: a hog roast for the wake in Abinger Hammer and across Surrey.
- Family meals after a funeral
- Church and village hall wakes
- Gatherings at clubs and pubs
Slow-roasted pork in Abinger Hammer
What we serve, dish by dish
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
We can serve in rolls or on plates, and gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Funeral wake catering near Abinger Hammer
Services can run over, and that’s fine: a cooked roast can be held for a while. Name someone we can call on the day. Popular choices include roast pork in rolls or on plates, salads and new potatoes, and we’re regularly asked to cater pub and club wakes and family get-togethers after a service.
In a small place like Abinger Hammer, a wake might be at home, in a barn or at the village hall. Let us know about access. Everything is cooked on the day, at your venue, slowly, over several hours, and carved only when you are ready to eat.
What happens on the day
We work to your timings. If the day runs behind, a cooked roast can be kept hot for a while, so keep us posted on the day. Late-December sunset in Abinger Hammer is about 3:55pm, so for an afternoon wake, light near the serving area and the door helps. In summer, there is daylight until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch when the date is set.
- We check the cooking spot with the venue.
- We set up and roast on the day.
- Our staff serve without fuss.
- We tidy up and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Check there’s a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Count anyone who doesn’t eat pork
- Ask us to label the vegetarian food
- Plates are easier for older guests than rolls
We serve when people arrive, quietly and respectfully.
If there was a favourite dish from our menu, tell us.
Arranging a wake in Abinger Hammer
Abinger Hammer is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. We are happy to travel to Abinger Hammer for wakes and the places nearby. We cater 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Abinger Hammer to Guildford (6 miles away).
Abinger Hammer is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape; tell us about access if the wake is somewhere rural.
Wakes anywhere in RH5 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and a serving time. From Guildford Road, Hackhurst Lane and Felday Road or a nearby road, we will bring the roaster to you. Other places close to Abinger Hammer we cover include Gomshall (1 mile west), Hoe (1 mile south), Sutton Abinger (1 mile south), Abinger (1 mile south-east) and Shere (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (15 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find St. Luke’s Hospital (5.7 miles west) and Shere Museum (1.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Leith Hill and Combe Bottom.
- Pubs nearby include Abinger Arms (under half a mile north-west)
What the cooking area needs
It’s worth planning the cooking area in advance. We look for:
- A level outdoor area
- Parking close by for our vehicle
- Space inside for guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Hog roast rolls
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan option (Ve)
FAQs for Abinger Hammer
Can you do a hog roast at a venue in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Abinger Hammer?
The closest is Gomshall station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
What about coeliacs?
Ask for gluten-free rolls and we’ll bring them. We’ll give you full allergen information for every dish.
What comes with the hog roast?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. You can add lamb, chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your wake for a quote.
Do we need to provide electricity?
No, the roast is cooked on gas. Let us know what’s on site.
Do you come to Abinger Hammer?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Abinger Hammer and Surrey. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Towns and villages near Abinger Hammer
Other occasions in Abinger Hammer
Why choose a hog roast in Abinger Hammer?
Next to booking a function room menu, a hog roast at a hall is frequently simpler. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Carved to order by a chef
See our pricing or the cost guide.
Planning the wake in Abinger Hammer
If the service runs late, the food waits.
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Abinger Hammer:
- Scattering-of-ashes gatherings
- Wakes in village halls
- Remembrance days
- Home wakes
If relatives are coming by rail, Gomshall station is about 0.5 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- What the cooking area needs: space, cover and access
- The full menu and the sides
- How long the roast takes and when they’ll arrive
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Event organisers frequently ask caterers for paperwork such as a risk assessment. Let us know what your event requires and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
What a hog roast costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The serving time and how long we’re on site
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Your menu choices
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved to order by our chef, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away